Glenda
Peaked at #79 nationally in 1944, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Glenda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Glenda — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#79
in 1944
Current rank
#5334
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1900–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1900, Glenda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1944, ranking #79 nationally with 3,367 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4693 (2014) to #5334 (2024) — a 12% drop.
As of 2024, Glenda ranks #5334 nationally for girls, with 24 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,334 | 24 |
| 2023 | #5,449 | 23 |
| 2022 | #6,535 | 18 |
| 2021 | #4,886 | 27 |
| 2020 | #5,213 | 24 |
| 2019 | #5,667 | 22 |
| 2018 | #5,367 | 24 |
| 2017 | #5,420 | 24 |
Glenda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1662
in 1943
Last ranked
#3676
in 1966
Years tracked
31
1935–1966
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1935, Glenda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1943, ranking #1662 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Glenda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1966, when it stood at #3676.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | #3,676 | 6 |
| 1965 | #4,122 | 5 |
| 1964 | #3,772 | 6 |
| 1963 | #3,155 | 8 |
| 1962 | #3,429 | 7 |
| 1961 | #2,781 | 10 |
| 1960 | #2,752 | 10 |
| 1959 | #3,397 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Glenda most popular?
Glenda was most popular in 1944, when it ranked #79 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Glenda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Glenda?
At least 109,500 babies have been recorded with the name Glenda in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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